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Lead Gardener / Assistant Garden Manager

Jewell Gardens

Embark on an amazing horticultural adventure in Skagway, Alaska! Join us at Jewell Gardens, an incredible organic show and vegetable garden amidst the peaks and rivers of this great northern environment. Jewell Gardens caters to the bustling summer cruise industry. We offer tours through our incredible gardens, which includes 2 glassblowing hotshops, a restaurant (serving our own veggies!), glass gallery and gift shop. While our “open” season is May through September, the term of this position is March through November.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, well organized organic gardener with landscaping experience who can help manage a team of up to six seasonal gardeners. Journey with us from germination room to greenhouse to garden. This is truly an amazing opportunity!

The Assistant Garden Manager is a full time salaried seasonal position. (Longer hours required Mid April through June)

Employment Term: March through Mid-November. We are interested in someone who would give us at least a two year commitment.